proximity

American  

[prok-sim-i-tee] / prɒkˈsɪm ɪ ti /

noun

1. nearness in place, time, order, occurrence, or relation; closeness.

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proximity British  

/ prɒkˈsɪmɪtɪ /

noun

1. nearness in space or time

2. nearness or closeness in a series

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Other Word Forms

• nonproximity noun

Etymology

Origin of proximity

First recorded in 1475–85; late Middle English; from Middle French proximité, from Latin proximitāt-, stem of proximitās “nearness, adjacent area, vicinity”

Example Sentences

Her proximity to the country's military is another sign, Cheong adds.

From BBC

Gulf countries’ proximity to Iran means those countries have less time to prepare for incoming drones.

From The Wall Street Journal

Not only are they heavily exposed to energy, but their proximity to the conflict means they face airspace closures and disruption to everyday trade.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pilots who regularly fly in and around Hollywood Burbank airport said its proximity to Van Nuys airport makes it particularly vulnerable to a midair collision.

From Los Angeles Times

Racked with torment over her proximity to evil, Hilda makes a desperate confession to a Catholic priest, who happens to be a New Englander.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• closeness